Attractions

Shockoe Slip

12th Street and Main Street

Richmond, VA 23219

+1 804 643 7407 (Historic Richmond Foundation)

Mo to Su from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM

Shockoe Slip is the city's oldest mercantile district and was once the site of the State Capitol building. This area has been a bustling hub since the 17th century. Though the earliest buildings here were destroyed during the Civil War, original cobblestones and structures dating from 1868-1888 make this beautiful and historic area a perfect place for sightseeing. Shockoe also offers shopping - there are antique and book stores and a variety of clothing boutiques - and a ton of dining options, such as a Japanese steak and sushi restaurant and Morton's Steakhouse.